DOCUMENT RESUME ED 216 966 SO 014 067 AUTHOR Stone, Frank Andrews, Ed. TITLE Studies of Cultural Pluralism by Connecticut High School Students. The Peoples of Connecticut Multicultural Ethnic Heritage Series. INSTITUTION Connecticut Univ., Storrs. Thut (I.N.) World Education Center. REPORT NO ISBN-0-918158-20 PUB DATE 81 NOTE 70p.; Photographs may not reproduce clearly. AVAILABLE FROM I.N. Thut World Education Center, Box U-32, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268. EDRS PRICE MF01 Plus Postage. PC Not Available from EDRS. DESCRIPTORS Cultural Awareness; *Cultural Pluz'alism; Essays; Ethnicity; *Ethnic Studies; High Schools; Local History; *Multicultural Education; Oral History; Photography; *State History; Student Developed Matf,rials IDENTIFIERS *Connecticut ABSTRACT The ten essays that comprise this anthology_ concerning the people of Connecticut were written by high school students in Connecticut for the First Ethnic Studies Competitionheld in 1979-1980. The aim of the competition was to increase awareness of cultural pluralism in the state, to encourage multicultural education, to improve intergroup understanding among citizens, and to expand the available multicultural resources about similarities and differences in Connecticut ethnicity. Twenty five manuscripts were entered in the competition in three categories: oral histories,local histories, and photographic studies. These entries were judged on tore basis of six criteria: general appearance, the accuracy of their contents, the insights that they provide into lifeexperiences, their format and development, the depth of cross-cultural understanding that was demonstrated, and the choice of the sources employed. Winningessays included in the anthology are: "Natividade Cunha -- PS Luso-Americem in New Haven, Connecticut;" "A Struggle for Identity -- A Case Study of Ukrainians;" "A Journey to a New Life;" "BobMikulka. of Branford, Connecticut;" "Polonia in New Britain;" "MaeYimoyines of Hartford, Connecticut;" "Jennie Mary Manzi -- Immigrant from 4 Italy;" "Katharina Wendler, Beauvais -- The Life Story of a Hungarian-American;" "Fred Olsen -- Roots from Norway and England in Guilford, Connecticut;" and "The Italian-Americans of Waterbury, Connecticut." (RM) ********************************************w************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * *********************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC! This document has been reproduced as THE PEOPLES OF CONNECTICUT received from the person or organization Originating It Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction qualrty Ponds of view or opinons stated in this docu meet do not necessanly represent °theta' tdIE Position or Po'icY \\ "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCETHIS MATERIAL INMICROFICHE ONLY HAS BEEN GRANTED BY Aanit 79- INabitti& tr2Afe_- TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 10141 INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." Studies of Cultural Pluralism by Connecticut High School Students Frank Andrews Stone, Editor N 0 The I.N. Thut World Education Center School of Education The University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut 1981 This anthology is part of "The Peoples of Connecticut" Multicultural Ethnic Heritage Studies Series issued by the I.N. Thut World Education Center. Frank Andrews Stone, Director Patricia Snyder Weibuit, Associate Director A teacher's manual, Learning about the Peoples of Connecticut, 1977, is available. The other titles in the series are: Armenian Studies for Secondary Students, 1975 The Irish: In Their Homeland, In America, In Connecticut, 1975 The Italians: In Their Homeland, In America, In Connecticut, 1976 The Jews: Their Origins, In America, In Connecticut, 1976 The Puerto Ricans: On The Island, On The Mainland, In Connecticut, 1976 Scots and Scotch Irish in Connecticut: A History, 1978 The Poles: In Their Homeland, In America, In Connecticut, 1980 The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and their informants. They do not necessarily represent the views of the World Education Center or The University of Connecticut. Copyright (c) 1981 I.N. Thut World Education Center The University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ISBN 0-918158-20 3 In memory of LOUIS C. ADDAZIO 1927 1980 An outstanding Connecticut social studies educator who received his Ph.D. degree from The University of Connecticut and was Professor of History ai Central Connecticut State College, New Britain. DEATH OF A TEACHER Dedicated to Dr. Louis C. Addazio A loving one is dead. Yes, loving though indeed loved. A teacher one who shared his lore in torrents, waterfalls of caring is now stilled. Gone, no longer to arouse, to flood, inspire by his present self. Yet in each mind touched remains a prism-like reflection a rainbow capturing the part, the whole. Vital, living, vibrant he remains (though just beyond our ken) as teacher, and loving friend. Colleen A. Kelly July 14, 1980 4 FOREWORD The ten essays that comprise this anthology concerning "Connecticut Peo- ple" were all prepared by high school students in our state for the First Ethnic Studies Competition held in 1979-1980. Organized and funded by the I.N. Thut World Education Center for Bilingual, Multicultural, International and Global Ed- ucation at the School of Education, The University of Connecticut; this program was held in recognition of the United Nations' International Yearof the Child. It was jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Council for theSocial Studies and the World Education Fellowship, Connecticut Chapter. The cooperation of the Con- necticut State Department of Education in making this program possible is grate- fully acknowledged. The competition was approved by the Connecticut Council of Secondary Schools. The aim of the competition was to serve four purposes. ( I)To increase awareness of cultural pluralism in the State of Connecticut. (2) To encourage multicultural education, global learning and ethnic expression among Connecticut high school students. (3)To improve intergroup understanding among the citizens of Connecticut who have different ethnic backgrounds. (4)To expand the available multicultural information and resources about simi- larities and differences it Connecticut ethnicity. Twenty-five manuscripts were entered in the First Ethnic Studies Competi- tion in three categories: oral histories, local historis, and photographic studies. These entries were judged on the basis of six criteria: general appearance, the accuracy of their contents, the insights that they provide into lifeexperiences, their format and development, the depth of cross-cultural understanding that was dem- onstrated, and the choice of the sources employed. The entries were evaluated by a panel of seven educators: Dr. Peter J. Harder, Avon High School, Avon, Ct. Mrs. Elizabeth Intagliata. Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury. Ct. Mr. David E. O'Connor, The Edwin 0. Smith School, Storrs, Ct. Mrs. Mary Phelps, Windham High School, Willimantic, Ct. Dr. Arthur E. Soderlind, Connecticut State Department of Education, Hartford Dr. Frank A Stone, The University of Connecticut, Storrs. Ct. Dr. Thomas P. Weinland, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, Ct. First prizes were won by Timothy C. Duffy, and Brenda Sikand and Karen Schaltz. The second prize winners were Linda Knox and Richard Pignone. Third prizes were awarded to Ruth Kozloski and Timothy Mack. Although they did not win prizes, the entries of four other students were assessed worthy of inclusion in this anthology; making a total of ten articles. The purpose of issuing this publication is two-fold. First, it is intended to provide recognition for a group of high school students who devoted time and effort to carrying out demanding ethnic studies projects. Second, their work can be viewed as models for other multicultural education programs to use in preparing ii young people to work in this exciting field. In connection with "The Peoples of Connecticut" Ethnic Studies Series thatis being used in many Connecticut schools, we hope that the products of these students will stimulate greater partici- pation in exploring, appreciating and preserving the rich cultural pluralism of Con- necticut people. Storrs, Connecticut July, 1980 0 iii CONTENTS A Photographic Study: "Natividade Cunha A Luso-Americana in New Haven, Connecticut" by Timothy C. Duffy A Local History: "A Struggle for Identity A Case Study of Ukrainians" by Brenda Sikand and Karen Schtiltz An Oral History: "A Journey to a New Life" by Phuong Hoang An Oral History: "Bob Mikulka of Branford, Connecticut" by Linda S. Knox A Local History: "Polonia in New Britain" by Ruth Kozloski An Oral History: "Mae Yimoyines of Hartford, Connecticut" by Richard M. Pignone An Oral History: "Jennie Mary Manzi Immigrant from Italy" by Jennie Marie Ball An Oral History: "Katharina Wend ler Beauvais The Life Story of a Hungarian- American" by Renee Beauvais An Oral History: "Fred Olsen Roots from Norway and England in Guilford, Connecticut" by Timothy Mack A Local History: "The Italian-Americans of Waterbury, Connecticut" by Robert P. Nave iv NATIVIDADE CUNHA: A LUSO-AMERICANA IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT by Timothy Charles Duffy Preface This project was done in cooperation with Natividade Cunha, a sophomore at Lee High School in New Haven,, Connecticut. Its completion would not have been possible without the cheerful involvement of Natividade and her family. Credit is